Proximity

GRADE: EASIEST

Wander through beautiful native forests and over a swing bridge to experience the pristine waters of Makarora River's Blue Pools.

Blue Pools, Wanaka

By TNZ

Haast Blue Pools, West Coast

By Julian Apse

Blue Pools, Wanaka

By Julian Apse

Blue Pools, Wanaka

By Velaia (ParisPeking)

Stroll through beech/tawhero forest to a swing bridge that crosses the Makarora River. Follow the boardwalk to a viewing platform over the Blue Pools then cross the Blue Pools bridge for great views up the river gorge.

Along the way look out for large trout feeding in the pools and listen for the threatened yellowhead/mohua, which can often be heard in the canopy.

Department of Conservation

Click the link below for more information and detailed maps about this hike.